# S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-6: Joinder of unknown claimants as defendants--Proof of want of knowledge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-6

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-6
- **Heading:** Joinder of unknown claimants as defendants--Proof of want of knowledge
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Section 21-41-6

## Text

If not known, the persons named in § 21-41-5 may be made defendants by designating them in the summons and complaint as, all persons unknown who have or claim to have any interest or estate in or lien or encumbrance upon the premises described in the complaint. In case unknown parties are so made defendants, the complaint shall state and the proof show that if there are any persons whomsoever who have any interest or estate in, claim to, or lien or encumbrance upon the premises other than the defendants named, they were unknown at the time of the commencement of the action.

Source: SL 1903, ch 194, § 2; SL 1905, ch 81; RC 1919, § 2847; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1505.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-1 Action authorized--Purposes of action--Persons authorized to maintain action--Parties defendant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-2 Joinder of causes of action as to different tracts or parcels--Common interest required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-3 Request before action for quitclaim deed--Expense tendered--Costs and attorney fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-4 Joinder of parties plaintiff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-5 Joinder of known claimants as defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-6 Joinder of unknown claimants as defendants--Proof of want of knowledge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-7 Filing of complaint and summons--Form for summons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-8 Service of summons on named defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-9 Service by publication on unknown defendants--Mail service not required--Effect of service by publication](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-10 Validation of prior judgments based on personal service outside state--Rights barred by no action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-11 Contents of complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-12 Lis pendens notice filed with register of deeds--Constructive notice--Destruction of records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-13 Disclaimer by defendant to avoid costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-14 Contents of defendant's answer--Counterclaim permitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C41_S21-41-14.md)

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